FILE | Damaged school in Eastern Cape 1 minute The Department of Basic Education has been criticised for ongoing failures to address deteriorating infrastructure in public schools. This comes after the department presented an update on the state of school facilities to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education in Parliament yesterday. According to the department,…
Deputy minister of Police, Mr Cassel Mathale addressing community members in Eldorado Park 2 minutes Deputy police minister Cassel Mathale has urged communities to work closely with police, as this will go a long way in combating and defeating crime. Mathale and Deputy National Commissioners of Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, among others, led…
FILE | Burning tyres during a protest The Public Order Police have dispersed protesting residents of Unit 15 in Mmabatho, outside Mahikeng, with rubber bullets, after they blockaded Bray Road. They are demanding immediate restoration of water provision in the area. They say they’ve stayed without water for the past five days and the…
Source: Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey. The landmark survey – which encompasses almost 3,000 investors and some $74.5tn in assets across the full spectrum of institutions – instead found that the impact of central-bank policy (70%), high interest rates (68%) and a potential economic downturn (62%) usurped any concerns about this year’s election cycle. Specifically,…
Hollard’s new campaign from VML Insure your unsure inspires positivity As VML South Africa’s first big piece of creative work since Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R joined forces at the beginning of the year, this campaign also showcases the capability of the new, integrated business. “The finished product is a testament to the exceptional teamwork and…
[File photo] Police Minister Senzo Mchunu addresses the National Policing Summit on at Emperors Palace Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has responded to allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, linking him to corruption. Mchunu says he will await the judicial commission of inquiry established by President Cyril Ramaphosa to give his side. Mchunu…
2 minutes The ANC, COSATU, the SACP and SANCO will today march against the potential closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa, which threatens to leave thousands of workers jobless. Despite the company’s decision to delay the closure of its long steel business by a month pending talks with the government to try to save the business,…
A gavel and a cone in a court room. 1 minute The case against a Khayelitsha pastor, accused of rape and attempted murder, has been postponed in the local Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town. The man was arrested by the Khayelitsha Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit, following claims of assault and rape…
The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. 1 minute As the Easter holiday approaches, the vibrant coastal municipality of Nelson Mandela Bay stands at a crossroads. With its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, the region has long been a favoured destination for tourists. However, recent statistics reveal a concerning trend,…
SA Police Service illegal mining van. 2 minutes Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says the escalation of illegal mining in the province is a serious concern. Illegal mining is prevalent in areas including Langlaagte at Zamimpilo, Riverlea, Selby, Dobsonville, Roodepoort, Florida and Cleveland. The province which has about 160 mining companies is the country’s economic hub. Maile who…
